Once again Pickens County has a State Committee member from the county. Larry Toney was elected to the
Read More »Pickens County Tea Party Round Table Luncheon
Michael McNeely, 1st Vice Chair for the Georgia Republican Party, was special guest at the Pickens County
Read More »Jasper’s 2012 Finances Completed, Council makes Amendment
The city of Jasper’s 2012 finances have now been finalized and were presented at the council meeting
Read More »Pickens Sheriff’s Department offers Incident Command Course
Pickens County Sheriff Donnie Craig believes in being proactive when it comes to safety and crime prevention
Read More »Head Start, Pre-K to return to school tomorrow
Per Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. Director Kay Laws, alternative funding is being negotiated and all
Read More »Federal Government Shutdown to Have Limited Impact on GA DOL Services
ATLANTA October 1, 2013, GA DOL Press Release: The federal government shutdown is expected to have limited
Read More »PCMS Sexual Assault Case Spills into Second Week
The investigation into the possible sexual assault at Pickens County Middle School is being handled by
Read More »Possible Sexual Assault At PCMS
Due to the ongoing investigation, all agencies involved have elected not to release any additional information.
Read More »Updated Breaking News: City of Jasper Loses Lawsuit
Despite assertions to the contrary, action was taken at last night’s city council meeting. The
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Commissioners Face Questions Over Forensic Audit
The Pickens Board of Commissioners met in front of a concerned audience last night. There was a citizen
Read More »Planning Department August Report
As required, the Planning and Development Department of the Pickens County government has completed their
Read More »Marble Factory Volunteers Honored
Submitted by Tate Elementary School Principal, Dr. Deb Longshore In a community familiar with long-standing
Read More »Water Board: Improvements, Late Fee Adjustments Pending
The Pickens County Water authority is seeking a new policy regarding seniors and/or persons on fixed
Read More »BOE Celebrates Student Achievement
Several fourth grade students were recognized for their perfect scores in reading and math at last night’s
Read More »Hazard Mitigation Plan Set for Submission
Pickens County Fire Chief and EMA Director Bob Howard presided over a public hearing for the proposed
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